Palmyra Spectator
Marion County Commission Approves Bridge Reimbursements, Updates Senior Tax Application
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission moved forward on key financial matters and infrastructure updates during its regular session Monday, Dec. 1, held at the Palmyra Courthouse. Presiding Commissioner J. David Lomax and Western District Commissioner Lacey Miller were in attendance. Eastern District Commissioner Larry Welch was absent. Among the commission’s first actions was…
Read MorePalmyra City Council Reviews Ordinances, DNR Projects, and Winter Weather Response
By Ella Aguilar PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra City Council met Thursday evening to review several ordinances, hear departmental updates, and receive engineering reports related to ongoing water and wastewater projects. With the agenda and consent agenda unanimously approved, the council moved smoothly through a full slate of business. The council approved the second reading…
Read MoreMark Twain Casino Raises $2,830.44 for Toys for Tots
LaGrange, MO — December 3, 2025 — Mark Twain Casino is proud to announce that it raised $2,830.44 for Toys for Tots as part of a special Donate & Play promotion aimed at supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer. During the promotion, guests were invited to make a cash donation to Toys for Tots…
Read MoreAmerican Legion’s Gift Helps Brighten Christmas for Palmyra Families in Need
Palmyra, MO — The Palmyra Ministerial Alliance received another meaningful boost this week as the American Legion made a generous donation to support the Alliance’s community assistance programs. The gift comes during a season in which several local organizations, businesses, and individuals have stepped forward with financial contributions, supporting our Adopt-a-Child Christmas Campaign and strengthening…
Read MoreMDC Welcomes Three New Conservation Agents To The Northeast Region
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulated 20 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC’s 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, these new conservation agents have been gaining experience in the field training program. Now, the new agents are looking forward to becoming familiar with their assigned counties.…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Snow and Christmas Also Meant Rabbit Hunting to Me
There’s a very old saying: “When God closes a door, he then opens a window.” It has been attributed to both Helen Keller and Alexander Graham Bell. However, it may be in the movie The Sound of Music where it takes on a more Christian reference, according to experts. It implies that when things don’t…
Read MoreLand Grab In The Heart Of Missouri’s Ag Land
The rush to capitalize on lucrative federal tax incentives is driving utility-scale solar developers into Missouri’s agricultural heartland, treating prime farmland as a cheap, disposable commodity. This solar land rush has created an imbalance of power, leaving small, rural counties financially exposed and fundamentally changing their way of life—often before residents even know what is…
Read MoreStories That Recipes Tell: Old-Time Favorites Passed Down Through Generations
By Emily Bontrager Recipes that stand the test of time and have been passed down through generations are treasured in my family, and I imagine they are in many other families as well. Small boxes of recipes sit in my family’s baker’s cabinet, each one holding a piece of our own type of culinary history.…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Prepare for Winter Conditions
MSHP Press Release Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check…
Read MoreThree Resignations Accepted at Palmyra R-1 Board Special Session
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra R-1 Board of Education accepted three staff resignations during a special session held Monday, Nov. 24. The board met in closed session at 4:30 p.m. and approved the resignation of Ariel Vaupel, middle school computer teacher, effective Nov. 25. The board also accepted the resignation of Brianna Gingerich, middle and…
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